So I purchased an my first TDI about a month ago an 03 Jetta with 190K miles questionable last timing belt change. Previous owner said with in past 20K miles but I went ahead and did the following as a little insurance since I will putting 1000 mile on a week over three days. I changed the timing belt water pump, rollers, new fans (previous no low speed operation possibly rebuild old), serpentine belt tensioner, main radiator hoses, fuel filter, oil filter and oil (Shell Rotella T 5W40). I also cleaned the front two sunroof drain plugs. I put in a new alternator from NAPA because I couldn't get a voltage regulator in time to rebuild the old one. I now a voltage regulator hopefully I can get it fixed and have a spare. Now my A/C doesn't work. It did before all the work. Here is what it look like at its worst.
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Now I need fix the A/C, glow plugs, and figure out this random leak on the front passenger side but at least I am now driving. Additional I need to get new battery tray and a panzer plate.
Thanks everyone I not could have done that timing belt without the forum articles
Now I need fix the A/C, glow plugs, and figure out this random leak on the front passenger side but at least I am now driving. Additional I need to get new battery tray and a panzer plate.
Thanks everyone I not could have done that timing belt without the forum articles
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